New Orleans Police are still searching for a man wanted in a Central Business District purse snatching that took place on Feb. 13th. According to police reports a woman was walking in the 800 block of Lafayette Street about 8:15 p.m. when she was pushed to the ground and robbed.

Police said the woman was walking when she heard footsteps behind her and turned around too see a man who she didn't know approaching her, police said. The man then allegedly threw her down to the ground and grabbed her purse before fleeing northbound on Lafayette Street, authorities said.

A bystander saw the assault and attempted to chase the alleged thief but upon hearing the woman's screams he returned to her aid.

The man seen fleeing is described as having a dark complexion and is around 20 to 25-years-old, standing about 6 feet tall and has short hair and a slim build, police said. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call Detective James Shepack at (504) 658-6080 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.